Spooner Row Primary School
Wymondham, NR18 9JR · Norfolk · primary school
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170th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,236 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Spooner Row Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 108. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are being taken to address the gap between the school’s performance and the national median for higher standards?
What Ofsted said about Spooner Row Primary School
Overview
Spooner Row Primary School provides an education where pupils feel safe, happy, and well-prepared for their next stages. The report highlights a "charming" school environment with "warm and respectful" relationships, where leaders have recently refined the curriculum to better meet pupils' needs. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, there are specific areas regarding assessment and curriculum depth that require further development.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a "Strong standard," with staff building "warm, trusting relationships" and prioritising language, communication, and reading from the start of Reception.
- Pupils generally behave well, moving "calmly around the site" and showing pride in their work, with bullying being rare and addressed quickly.
- Leaders have created an "inclusive school culture," providing targeted support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff benefit from a "well-planned programme of professional development," including coaching and mentoring, which supports their wellbeing and workload.
- Parents report that communication is clear and that staff are approachable, contributing to a positive school community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils "consistently develop the knowledge that they need, across all curriculum subjects" so they learn content in depth.
- Teachers should use assessment information more effectively to "understand what pupils know and remember" and to address misconceptions and gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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